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Adherence Of Lebanese Adolescent Students To Thecopernican Theory Of Mediocrity Regardinganthropometry, Activity, And Social Participation, Ibtissam Saab Associate Professor, Physical Therapy Department, Faculty Of Health Sciences
Adherence Of Lebanese Adolescent Students To Thecopernican Theory Of Mediocrity Regardinganthropometry, Activity, And Social Participation, Ibtissam Saab Associate Professor, Physical Therapy Department, Faculty Of Health Sciences
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Governance entities that have tackled public participation for decades are now approaching more participatory democracies, throughout which citizens are directly involved in influencing decisions that matter to them. In Lebanon, young people’s disengagement from the sociopolitical realm demands a framework for youth dialogue on policy matters. In 2017, the Hariri Foundation for Sustainable Human Development designed, initiated and managed a youth-centered public participation approach in Saida, Lebanon, engaging young citizens in local research and development and empowering them to multiply their influences at the regional and national scales. This approach has been recognized on all levels as an effective methodology …
Love Of Life In Nine Developed And Underdevelopedcountries, Ahmed Abdel-Khalek Professor Of Psychology, Faculty Of Arts,, Mayssah El Nayal Professor Of Psychology, Faculty Of Human Sciences
Love Of Life In Nine Developed And Underdevelopedcountries, Ahmed Abdel-Khalek Professor Of Psychology, Faculty Of Arts,, Mayssah El Nayal Professor Of Psychology, Faculty Of Human Sciences
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The present research sought to explore the differences between developed and underdeveloped countries on the Love of Life Scale (LLS). Nine samples (N =3,799) took part in the study. They were university students from Egypt, Lebanon, Kuwait, Qatar, Algeria, Malaysia, India, Iran, and USA. Sex-related differences in LLS were significant only in Kuwait (in favor of males) and India (in favor of females). The samples of Malaysia and U.S.A. obtained the highest mean LLS score, followed by participants from Qatar, India, and Kuwait, (males), and India, Iran, Qatar, and Algeria (females), respectively. The Pearson correlation of LLS with the World …
Acute Effects Of Nintendo Wii Fit On Balance In Youngadults: A Randomized Trial, Ayman El Khatib Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy Department, Faculty Of Health Sciences
Acute Effects Of Nintendo Wii Fit On Balance In Youngadults: A Randomized Trial, Ayman El Khatib Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy Department, Faculty Of Health Sciences
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To investigate the effects of Nintendo Wii Fit balance board on young adults’ balance. This experimental randomized trial included 98 participants. The participants were randomly divided into two groups, the control (54) and experimental group (44). The control group received no intervention, and was used to give reliable data to be compared with the data from the experimental group. The experimental group on the other hand played the “Table Tilt” game on the Nintendo Wii balance board. The two tests used to observe the effect of the balance board on balance were unipedal and bipedal stance tests by using Biodex …
Evaluation Of The Risk Of Developing Workrelatedmusculoskeletal Disorders In Preclinicaland Clinical Dental Students, Ayman El Khatib Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy Department, Faculty Of Health Sciences, Rami Abbas Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy Department, Faculty Of Health Sciences, Hala Ragab Associate Professor Of Operative And Esthetic Dentistry, Faculty Of Dentistry, Khaled Takey Ahmed Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy Department, Faculty Of Health Sciences
Evaluation Of The Risk Of Developing Workrelatedmusculoskeletal Disorders In Preclinicaland Clinical Dental Students, Ayman El Khatib Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy Department, Faculty Of Health Sciences, Rami Abbas Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy Department, Faculty Of Health Sciences, Hala Ragab Associate Professor Of Operative And Esthetic Dentistry, Faculty Of Dentistry, Khaled Takey Ahmed Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy Department, Faculty Of Health Sciences
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders in preclinical and clinical dental students in Beirut Arab University (BAU) clinics.190 students were recruited from the Faculty of Dentistry at BAU: 95 preclinical and 95clinical dentistry students, and asked to fill the Ergonomic Awareness Questionnaire (EAQ). Then the students were blindly assessed by a physical therapist using Rapid Entire Body Assessment Scale (REBA) scale.Results indicated that 90% of the preclinical and clinical students are at medium to high risk of developing musculoskeletal problems. In addition, 78% of preclinical students showed awareness regarding ergonomics compared to …
The Impact Of The Media On Body Image Perceptionsand Self-Esteem Among Female University Students, Gamal Megahed Assistant Professor, Mass Communication Department, Faculty Of Human Sciences
The Impact Of The Media On Body Image Perceptionsand Self-Esteem Among Female University Students, Gamal Megahed Assistant Professor, Mass Communication Department, Faculty Of Human Sciences
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University students nowadays face a number of daily challenges. To meet the standards set by the media and other socio-economic influences causes many of them to feel vulnerable and confused. This sense of failure and the decrease in self-esteem often lead students to focus on their personal image, which in turn causes them to seek physical and mental changes. To adapt to a new environment, it is therefore essential to understand what affects an individual in their daily life, as this determines their response to this new environment. In most countries, it is the mothers, female friends and the media …
Comparative Study On The Energy Consumption Ofunderfloor Heating System Utilizing Different Pcm, Yasser El-Samadony Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty Of Engineering
Comparative Study On The Energy Consumption Ofunderfloor Heating System Utilizing Different Pcm, Yasser El-Samadony Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty Of Engineering
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The most global energy that directly related to building sector is the amount of energy consumption in the heating, and air-conditioning. One of the best ways that that enhances the reduction of this energy consumption and maintains the best comfort zone to the occupant is using a phase change material (PCM) with under floor heating/cooling system. In the present work, a new theoretical study involving comparative investigation among different PCMs on the energy consumption of under floor heating system has been performed. The most used organic and inorganic PCMs complete with their specified thermos-physical properties with the melting temperature as …
Safe Aging In Place; The Criticality Of Buildingapproaches For Better Lives, Randa Boukhari Phd Candidate, Faculty Of Architecture - Design & Built Environment
Safe Aging In Place; The Criticality Of Buildingapproaches For Better Lives, Randa Boukhari Phd Candidate, Faculty Of Architecture - Design & Built Environment
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Safe aging in place became an important topic in today’s residential architecture, especially after defining the home environment and its surrounding as an environment that threaten the wellbeing of the elderly by exposing one third to two third of this collective to falling accidents. This fact oriented this work to develop checklist of international and national design guidelines (n=2), to highlight first, the design standards according to the elderly with sensory, physical, and cognitive age-related impairments and, to categorize them as (informative and/ or safe) elements; second, to quantifies the architectural shortage in Lebanese buildings and houses approaches for their …
Legislation For Green Building Regulations Andincentives, Nabila Al Ghabra Architect & Teaching Assistant (Part-Time), Faculty Of Architecture – Design & Built Environment
Legislation For Green Building Regulations Andincentives, Nabila Al Ghabra Architect & Teaching Assistant (Part-Time), Faculty Of Architecture – Design & Built Environment
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The world’s nations encourage creating a health-friendly and sustainable environmental development, to achieve a balance between the economic development and environmental protection. Governments around the world settled regulatory frameworks for the development and usage of green building technology; they should adopt an appropriate legislation to protect people’s health as well as the environment and its natural resources, by establishing a mandatory Green Buildings Regulations, green attractive incentives and Initiative to improve our building performance, encouraging all inventors to build with green. Energy efficiency and renewable energy incentives have attracted serious attention, it promote sustainable development. In some countries the municipality …
The Impact Of Fossil And Renewable Energyconsumption On The Economic Growth In Lebanon, Hanadi Taher Assistant Professor, Department Of Economics, Faculty Of Business Admiration
The Impact Of Fossil And Renewable Energyconsumption On The Economic Growth In Lebanon, Hanadi Taher Assistant Professor, Department Of Economics, Faculty Of Business Admiration
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This study examines the effect of the fossil fuels consumption and the renewable energy to the economic growth in Lebanon using multiple linear regression using time series fixed effect model method over the period 1990–2012. The results showed that the fossil energy consumption has a positive impact on the economic growth while the renewable energy consumption with negative coefficient. Other control variable as the real gross fixed capital formation and the labor force have positive coefficient while the urbanization has negative coefficient and statistically significant. The research data collected from the World Development Indicators then it is regressed using OLS …
The Clinical Benefit Of Serum Procalcitonin Levelas Compared To Bisap Scoring System For Predictingthe Severity And Prognosis Of Acute Pancreatitis, Omar Masri Division Of Gastroenterology, Department Of Internal Medicine,, Nadia Jradi Senior Lecturer Of Pediatrics, Department Of Clinical Science, Faculty Of Medicine, Mohamed Kassem
The Clinical Benefit Of Serum Procalcitonin Levelas Compared To Bisap Scoring System For Predictingthe Severity And Prognosis Of Acute Pancreatitis, Omar Masri Division Of Gastroenterology, Department Of Internal Medicine,, Nadia Jradi Senior Lecturer Of Pediatrics, Department Of Clinical Science, Faculty Of Medicine, Mohamed Kassem
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Background: Early accurate severity assessment of patients with acute pancreatitis (AP) is cruicial to decide on the acute management and predict outcomes and prognosis.This is done through multiple scoring systems of which serum procalcitonin (PCT) and BISAP has shown promising results. However,data comparing these methods is still conflicting. Objectives: we aim to assess the role of PCT as a sole indicator and compare it to BISAP in determining severity and prognosis of AP. Methods: Retrospective chart review of all AP cases between June 2012 and February 2017 at Makassed General Hospital, with at least one reading of PCT documented in …
Perception Of Lebanese Women On Preferred Mode Ofdelivery And Its Associated Complications, Hala Ahmadieh Assistant Professor Of Internal Medicine, Department Of Clinical Science, Faculty Of Medicine, Salah Malas Lecturer Of Obstetrics And Gynecology, Department Of Clinical Science, Faculty Of Medicine,, Nadia Jradi Senior Lecturer Of Pediatrics, Department Of Clinical Science, Faculty Of Medicine
Perception Of Lebanese Women On Preferred Mode Ofdelivery And Its Associated Complications, Hala Ahmadieh Assistant Professor Of Internal Medicine, Department Of Clinical Science, Faculty Of Medicine, Salah Malas Lecturer Of Obstetrics And Gynecology, Department Of Clinical Science, Faculty Of Medicine,, Nadia Jradi Senior Lecturer Of Pediatrics, Department Of Clinical Science, Faculty Of Medicine
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Cesarean section, since ancient times, has been known to be an alternative mode to normal vaginal delivery. It is clinically indicated in certain situations. However, nowadays, Cesarean section rates are increased worldwide and in Lebanon, and instead of being an alternative, it has become the primary choice for certain women and physicians, who decide that their patients should go for that option. The purpose of our study was to investigate the perception of Lebanese women towards different modes of delivery in Lebanon. A cross- sectional study was conducted, where participants, aged 18 to 55, were selected in different regions across …
Gated Communities; Images Of Sustainability;Al-Rehab & Madinaty Case Studies, Nader Azab Associate Professor, Beirut Arab University – Faculty Of Architecture, Design & Built Environment,, Baher Farahat Associate Professor, Beirut Arab University – Faculty Of Architecture, Design & Built Environment
Gated Communities; Images Of Sustainability;Al-Rehab & Madinaty Case Studies, Nader Azab Associate Professor, Beirut Arab University – Faculty Of Architecture, Design & Built Environment,, Baher Farahat Associate Professor, Beirut Arab University – Faculty Of Architecture, Design & Built Environment
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The surge of newly developed gated communities (GC’s)/ neighbourhoods on the outskirts of the Greater Cairo Region has triggered research to understand the unprecedented phenomenon in Egypt in the late 1990’s. This paper investigates images of a sustainable lifestyle from the perspective of the residents of two communities; Al-Rehab and Madinaty. Qualitative and quantitative approaches are followed to explore and document residents’ perception of a sustainable lifestyle promised in these two-gated communities. Indepth interviews and a survey were conducted to assess reasons behind the move to these new communities that were a new trend in urban development in Egypt in …
Evolution Of Teaching Practical Endodontology. Afive Years Retrospective Study, Roula Abiad Associate Professor Of Endodontics, Faculty Of Dentistry,
Evolution Of Teaching Practical Endodontology. Afive Years Retrospective Study, Roula Abiad Associate Professor Of Endodontics, Faculty Of Dentistry,
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Teaching of acquired knowledge and professional skills represents a great challenge in various educational disciplines and dentistry is no exception. It is important that we define, instruct, and evaluate competencies so that we can properly prepare our graduates to act independently in dental practice. The aim of this study is to show the evolution of teaching practical endodontology and its effect on the clinical performance of undergraduate dental students through their ability to treat molars before they graduate. In this retrospective observation classes were grouped into 5 groups: I: Students were being taught via the old traditional methods without self-assessment. …
Effect Of Slc22a1 Gene Polymorphisms On Metforminresponse In Lebanese Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients, Khaled Naja Department Of Biological Sciences, Faculty Of Science, Said El Shamieh Assistant Professor, Department Of Medical Laboratory Technology Department, Faculty Of Health Sciences, Rajaa Fakhoury Professor, Faculty Of Health Sciences,
Effect Of Slc22a1 Gene Polymorphisms On Metforminresponse In Lebanese Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients, Khaled Naja Department Of Biological Sciences, Faculty Of Science, Said El Shamieh Assistant Professor, Department Of Medical Laboratory Technology Department, Faculty Of Health Sciences, Rajaa Fakhoury Professor, Faculty Of Health Sciences,
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Metformin is one of the most widely prescribed oral ant diabetic drugs, it is generally used for treating type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. The organic caution transporter 1(OCT1), encoded by the SLC22A1 gene is responsible for the uptake of metformin in the hepatocytes. Polymorphisms in SLC22A1 gene contribute to variable responses to metformin leading to inter-individual variations in its clinical efficacy. We evaluated the impact of SLC22A1 rs622342 gene polymorphisms on the efficacy of metformin in Lebanese type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. A total of 63 patients who were on metformin monotherapy were followed up for 6 months. Single nucleotide …
Expression Of Defa1-3 And Relations With Risk Factorsof Cardiovascular Diseases, Said El Shamieh Assistant Professor, Department Of Medical Laboratory Technology Department, Faculty Of Health Sciences, Sophie Visvikis-Siest Université De Lorraine, Inserm, Ige-Pcv, F-54000 Nancy, France
Expression Of Defa1-3 And Relations With Risk Factorsof Cardiovascular Diseases, Said El Shamieh Assistant Professor, Department Of Medical Laboratory Technology Department, Faculty Of Health Sciences, Sophie Visvikis-Siest Université De Lorraine, Inserm, Ige-Pcv, F-54000 Nancy, France
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The infiltration of immuno-inflammatory cells is one of the earliest and durable steps that lead to atherosclerosis. These cells produce many immune components that act as a double-edged sword in this inflammatory disease. Among these components, we note antimicrobial peptides, including defenses. Defenses are natural cationic peptides of the innate immune system. In Humans, these small peptides have a large antimicrobial spectrum. In addition, they play an important role in both infectious and inflammatory diseases. Our objective was to study the relation between alpha-defenses (DEFA) 1-3 genes expression and cardiovascular risk factors. This objective was built on the hypothesis that …
An Approach For Sustainable Affordable Housesdesign In Egypt, Sherif Khashaba Associate Professor, Department Of Architectural Engineering Faculty Of Engineering
An Approach For Sustainable Affordable Housesdesign In Egypt, Sherif Khashaba Associate Professor, Department Of Architectural Engineering Faculty Of Engineering
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Achieving sustainability is an important factor to be considered in the architectural design process, there is an important need to consider sustainability in affordable houses design. The research problem is the presence of many affordable houses in Egypt without considering the terms of sustainability, and also the increasing the numbers of these projects in Egypt. By studying the current situation of most affordable houses projects in Egypt, a lack of achieving sustainability requirements appear , which led to the need for an approach to meet these requirements in affordable houses design. The research includes a theoretical study of the sustainability …
Recommendations For Designing Healthier Kids’Gardens: In Tripoli, Lebanon, Fatima Belok Phd Candidate (Teaching Assistant), Faculty Of Architecture – Design & Built Environment,, Nabil Mohareb Associate Professor, Faculty Of Architecture – Design & Built Environment, Mostafa Rabea Assistant Professor, Faculty Of Architecture – Design & Built Environment
Recommendations For Designing Healthier Kids’Gardens: In Tripoli, Lebanon, Fatima Belok Phd Candidate (Teaching Assistant), Faculty Of Architecture – Design & Built Environment,, Nabil Mohareb Associate Professor, Faculty Of Architecture – Design & Built Environment, Mostafa Rabea Assistant Professor, Faculty Of Architecture – Design & Built Environment
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Nowadays, cities are human’s dominant habitat. Green spaces should be considered during city planning, since researchers indicate that gardens have positive effects on human health and wellbeing. This paper aims to ameliorate the physical health of kids as a main concern, which will consequently enhance their mental health. It also investigates different green spaces, especially public gardens, located in Tripoli, Lebanon. This paper uses observation, designed questionnaire and direct interviews to analyze the current condition of one of the city’s gardens that is devoted mainly for kids.The outcome of this paper is a list of recommendations for having healthier gardens …
The Impact Of Indoor Environment Quality On Theconservation Practice Of Historical Buildingthecase Of Lebanese Coastal Zone, Hoda Zeayter, Ibtihal Y. El-Bastawissi, Hiba Mohsen
The Impact Of Indoor Environment Quality On Theconservation Practice Of Historical Buildingthecase Of Lebanese Coastal Zone, Hoda Zeayter, Ibtihal Y. El-Bastawissi, Hiba Mohsen
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It is widely acknowledged that a multidisciplinary approach should be adopted to conserve historical buildings that include indoor environmental features. This paper discusses the effect of healthier indoor environment requirements on the conservation of historical buildings. Conservation, being an essential sustainable practice using inherited built assets to satisfy present needs, imposes limitations on the intervention that can be induced to historical buildings. Healthier indoor environment requires controlling various factors as Indoor Air Quality and Thermal Comfort, which directly affect the Heat-Air- Moisture transfer (hygrothermal behavior) of the historic building envelope and may lead to its deterioration and degradation. Focusing on …
Defining Indicators Of Cooperation Networking Andlearning Development In Port-Zones’ Neighborhoods:Applicability In Alexandria And Port Sudan, Maysara Osman Postgraduate Student, Department Of Architectural Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering, Alexandria University, Egypt, (International Student, Khalid. Al-Hagla Professor, Department Of Architectural Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering
Defining Indicators Of Cooperation Networking Andlearning Development In Port-Zones’ Neighborhoods:Applicability In Alexandria And Port Sudan, Maysara Osman Postgraduate Student, Department Of Architectural Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering, Alexandria University, Egypt, (International Student, Khalid. Al-Hagla Professor, Department Of Architectural Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering
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Lately, Cooperation Learning & Networking Development programs (CNL) has approved success in achieving rapid growth in urban areas. Its potentiality to afford remarkable improvement supports the joint learning and cooperative innovation processes in different cities in different territories. Also, networking for cooperative learning is benefiting the technological development in communication means and social media to provide wider involvement in urban growth to achieve better life cities. This paper is aiming to understand the constituents of CNL in urban development. Also, it targets neighborhoods in port areas which need prompt, effective and collective improvement in the urban life of cities in …
Occurrence Of Escherichia Coli O157 In Ground Meatcommercialized In Lebanese Urban Cities, Michel Afram Lebanese Agricultural Research Institute, Lebanon, Joseph Touma Lebanese Agricultural Research Institute, Lebanon, Nada El-Darra Assistant Professor, Department Of Nutrition & Dietetics,Faculty Of Health Sciences,
Occurrence Of Escherichia Coli O157 In Ground Meatcommercialized In Lebanese Urban Cities, Michel Afram Lebanese Agricultural Research Institute, Lebanon, Joseph Touma Lebanese Agricultural Research Institute, Lebanon, Nada El-Darra Assistant Professor, Department Of Nutrition & Dietetics,Faculty Of Health Sciences,
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Escherichia coli O157:H7 (E. coli O157:H7) has been recognized as a major cause of diarrhea and hemolytic- uremic syndrome (HS). The consumption of raw or undercooked meat of bovine origin has been the most common mean of transmitting this organism. No screening of E.coli has been performed in the ground meat commercialized in the Lebanese market. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of E. coli serotype O157:H7 recovered from ground fresh raw meat collected from different butcheries in Lebanese Urban cities. A total of 73 samples of fresh ground meat was collected from Sin el …
Characterization Of Thermal Treated Clayobtained From Lebanese Local Resources Assupplementary Cementitious Materials, Oussama Baalbaki Professor, Department Of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering,, Bachar Abdallah, Adel Elkordi, Jamal Khatib
Characterization Of Thermal Treated Clayobtained From Lebanese Local Resources Assupplementary Cementitious Materials, Oussama Baalbaki Professor, Department Of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering,, Bachar Abdallah, Adel Elkordi, Jamal Khatib
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The purpose of this research was to evaluate a kaolin clay obtained from local Lebanese source after being subjected to thermal treatment. A sample of kaolin clay was collected from local resources and subjected to a treatment process for enhancing its pozzolanic properties. The treated sample was characterized through testing procedure as per ASTM C311. It was found that the physical and chemical properties were in compliance with the relevant ASTM C618 standard. This indicates that the proposed treatment succeeded in developing and exhibiting the pozzolanic activity of the end product. The activity index test of the treated samples was …
Designing Urban Spaces According To Earth Energystructure: Toward A Better Live In Cities, Mohamed Wafa Alexandria University Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
Designing Urban Spaces According To Earth Energystructure: Toward A Better Live In Cities, Mohamed Wafa Alexandria University Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
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Architecture was and still a vital need in our life; in very ancient times, it represented a human’s shelter from his surroundings. Architecture then along became the source of the human comfort along with the progress of the civilizations. To achieve that human comfort it was necessary for architecture to react harmoniously with its environment. Therefore, certain considerations like Social, constructional, environmental have been assigned to Architecture. Modern architecture has neglected a natural inevitable consideration: "The Earth's Energy" which is a natural electromagnetic field of the Earth, resulting from of the melted iron in the earth's core. That energy have …
Health-Related Quality Of Life In Treatment-Seeking Arab Patientswith Obesity, Dima Kreidieh, Dana El Masri Department Of Nutrition And Dietetics, Faculty Of Health Sciences, Hana Tannir Department Of Nutrition And Dietetics, Faculty Of Health Sciences, Leila Itani Lecturer, Department Of Nutrition And Dietetics, Faculty Of Health Sciences, Marwan El Ghoch
Health-Related Quality Of Life In Treatment-Seeking Arab Patientswith Obesity, Dima Kreidieh, Dana El Masri Department Of Nutrition And Dietetics, Faculty Of Health Sciences, Hana Tannir Department Of Nutrition And Dietetics, Faculty Of Health Sciences, Leila Itani Lecturer, Department Of Nutrition And Dietetics, Faculty Of Health Sciences, Marwan El Ghoch
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Background & Aim: Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) is an important outcome that reflectsthe impact of chronic diseases on patients’ wellbeing. There is a paucity of studies on HRQoL and obesity in Arab-speaking countries. Therefore we aimed to investigate this outcome in this population. METHODS: The HRQoL was assessed by the validated Arabic version of the ORWELL 97 questionnaire in 116 seeking-treatment patients with obesity referred to the Nutritional and Weight management outpatient clinic of Beirut Arab University (BAU) in Lebanon, matched by age and gender to 116 normal-weight participants. RESULTS: Patients with obesity displayed higher total ORWELL 97 scores …
Chemical And Microbiological Analysis Of Wellsand Rivers In Lebanese Urban Cities, Nada El-Darra Assistant Professor, Department Of Nutrition & Dietetics, Faculty Of Health Sciences, Celine Hajjar Lebanese Agricultural Research Institute, Lebanon, Michel Afram Lebanese Agricultural Research Institute, Lebanon
Chemical And Microbiological Analysis Of Wellsand Rivers In Lebanese Urban Cities, Nada El-Darra Assistant Professor, Department Of Nutrition & Dietetics, Faculty Of Health Sciences, Celine Hajjar Lebanese Agricultural Research Institute, Lebanon, Michel Afram Lebanese Agricultural Research Institute, Lebanon
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Unsafe drinking water has been implicated in numerous health problems in developing countries. This latter is a result of the increase in human population and urbanization. However, there is a lack of knowledge about the water contamination in the Lebanese urban cities. Consequently, it has become necessary to monitor the chemical and microbiological parameters of different wells and rivers in Lebanese Urban Cities. In this present study, we analyzed the chemical and microbiological characteristics of water coming from different wells in Urban Cities (Baakline, Hasbaya, Kfarchakhna, Kesrwan, Antelias, Fanar, Lebaa, Tal Amara, Tyre) and seven Lebanese rivers (Hasbani, Rachiine, Kadisha, …
Quality Of Life And Well-Being Among Palestinianand Syrian Refugees In Lebanon, Mayssah El-Nayal Professor, Department Of Psychology, Faculty Of Human Sciences, Helga Alaeddine Assistant Professor, Department Of Psychology, Faculty Of Human Sciences, Olfat Mahmoud Assistant Professor (Part Timer), Department Of Psychology, Faculty Of Human Sciences
Quality Of Life And Well-Being Among Palestinianand Syrian Refugees In Lebanon, Mayssah El-Nayal Professor, Department Of Psychology, Faculty Of Human Sciences, Helga Alaeddine Assistant Professor, Department Of Psychology, Faculty Of Human Sciences, Olfat Mahmoud Assistant Professor (Part Timer), Department Of Psychology, Faculty Of Human Sciences
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Quality of life (QOL) is a basic concept in a number of disciplines, including social sciences, politics, economics, the environment, psychology, and medicine. Although the term comprises primarily psychological components, it remains a multi-dimensional concept that has been derived from various fields, the most important of which are biology, medicine, psychology, and sociology. Well-being generally includes global judgments of life satisfaction and feelings ranging from depression to joy. The study sought to (1) investigate the sex-related differences on both quality of life (QOL) and well-being. A convenience sample of 382 adults from the Palestinian and Syrian refugees were recruited. The …
Barriers Faced By Syrian Refugees In Accessinghealthcare In Urban Areas In Lebanon, Mirna Fawaz Assistant Professor, Nursing Department, Faculty Of Health Sciences
Barriers Faced By Syrian Refugees In Accessinghealthcare In Urban Areas In Lebanon, Mirna Fawaz Assistant Professor, Nursing Department, Faculty Of Health Sciences
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The crisis in Syria continues to take a devastating toll on the country’s civilian population. Lebanon now has 1.2 million Syrian refugees registered with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, where over 1 million of them live outside of camps in urban settings and informal settlement. The high prevalence of communicable and noncommunicable diseases among Syrian refugees in Lebanon is being faced with a variety of multifaceted barriers leading to limited access to and use of healthcare services in terms of provision of appropriate secondary and tertiary services, continuity of care, access to medications, and costs. Aim: This study …
The Adopted Procurement Systems In Theconstruction Processes Of The Informal Settlementsin Beirut, Khaled Sadek Senior Lecturer,, Ibtihal El-Bastawissi Professor, Faculty Of Architecture, Design And Built Environment, Rokia Raslan Senior Lecturer, Institute Of Environmental Design & Engineering, Samer Sayary Assistant Professor, Faculty Of Architecture-Design And Built Environment
The Adopted Procurement Systems In Theconstruction Processes Of The Informal Settlementsin Beirut, Khaled Sadek Senior Lecturer,, Ibtihal El-Bastawissi Professor, Faculty Of Architecture, Design And Built Environment, Rokia Raslan Senior Lecturer, Institute Of Environmental Design & Engineering, Samer Sayary Assistant Professor, Faculty Of Architecture-Design And Built Environment
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Compared to other cities, the construction of informal settlements in the city of Beirut is caused by a range of interrelated factors including population growth, ruralurban migration and political intrigues. These settlements follow a reverse development process where people occupy the land, then build on it, install infrastructures, and finally, acquire ownership. The aim of this study is to identify the adopted procurement methods in the construction process of informal settlements in Beirut through the different construction phases of these settlements. The methodology used in this study is based on a qualitative analysis of the informal housing in Beirut as …
Digital Design And Fabrication Technologies Topromote Values Of Human Well-Being, Chadi Khoury Assistant Professor, Faculty Of Architecture – Design & Built Environment
Digital Design And Fabrication Technologies Topromote Values Of Human Well-Being, Chadi Khoury Assistant Professor, Faculty Of Architecture – Design & Built Environment
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Nowadays, thanks to technological development and knowledge, digital design has assumed a fundamental role in building human's well-being. No longer a mere functional element, today it is an interdisciplinary tool par excellence in the construction of new forms of relationship between human and his vital context. The process of design is subject of many studies in the field of psychology or social science or technologies. Its wealth is based on its complexity and the variety of operating conditions that include during its progress. This paper studies how it is possible for digital design and fabrication technologies to promote human well-being …
Traditional Spatial And Environmental Parametersinfluencing Innovativearchitectural Interventions: Case Study Ofdariyah Governorate, Sami Al- Sabbagh Architect,
Traditional Spatial And Environmental Parametersinfluencing Innovativearchitectural Interventions: Case Study Ofdariyah Governorate, Sami Al- Sabbagh Architect,
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Traditional and vernacular architecture have always been responsive and sensitive to spatially and functionally socio-cultural and environmental conditions. Spatial configuration of architectural elements served a purpose such as alleviate harsh environmental conditions, respect concept of privacy, and accommodates e sociocommunal activities. The evolving contemporary architecture has grown far from the traditional architecture leaving behind sensitive design solutions that enhanced the spatial and environmental experience. The aim of this paper is to learn from traditional vernacular spatial production, notably the Saudi Najd architecture, in order to enhance contemporary architectural practices and experience. The paper aims to discuss the use of innovative …
The Effect Of Sectoral Fdi Onfood Security In Developingcountries., Mohamed Balouza Assistant Professor, Department Of Economics, Faculty Of Business Administration
The Effect Of Sectoral Fdi Onfood Security In Developingcountries., Mohamed Balouza Assistant Professor, Department Of Economics, Faculty Of Business Administration
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Food security is an important need in developing countries. Many countries tried to attract external investment to improve the development and reduce the problem of hunger. Many types of research showed that not all foreign direct investments have the same effect on domestic welfare. Therefore, a question arises: how do capital flows affect the food security in the developing countries? In addition, how do these flows relate to the political situation and stability in the beneficiary countries? Based on the above, a research will be developed to redefine the definition of food security as a multidimensional concept also discovering different …